Village of Perry (population 3673)
Name of service/government operation: WATER DISTRICT OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE
Form of sharing: TOWN OF PERRY CONTRACTS WITH THE VILLAGE OF PERRY TO OPERATE TOWN WATER DISRTICT
Partners: VILLAGE AND TOWN OF PERRY
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): BETTER UTILIZATION OF VILLAGE EMPLOYEES; ALLOWED THE TOWN TO REDUCE STAFFING
What planning process preceded the sharing? INFORMAL CONVERSATION BETWEEN TOWN AND VILLAGE. SUBSEQUENT DOLLAR AMOUNT WAS AGREED TO AND DEEMED IN BOTH'S BEST INTEREST
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETEWEEN TOWN BOARD AND VILLAGE BOARD
Challenges: STAYING FINANCIALLY BENEFICIAL TO BOTH ENTITIES